The racing series will take place along the Lake Winnebago shoreline near Roosevelt Park, according to an event press release.

Hosts are Winnebago Association of Kiteboarders, Wind Power Windsuring and Kiting Center and Fond du Lac Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Retlaw Plaza Hotel was chosen as a host hotel.

"With the ideal blend of ice and snow conditions for daytime races and affordable accommodations and restaurants, shops and bars for evening activities, we are excited to welcome competitors," said Craig Molitor, president and chief executive officer of the Visitors Bureau.

"The World Ice and Snow Sailing Association has a history that goes back to 1980," said William Tuthill, president of WISSA.

According to Tuthill, The WISSA 2015 will be the 35th annual championship and is the longest running international racing venue in the history of windsurfing, hand held sails and kites. Past participants in this world championship have come from Russia, Latvia, Sweden, Finland, Canada and the U.S, along with 11 other countries.

Ice and snow sailing enthusiasts will compete in three classes — Sled, Kite and Wings. During the day, races will take place on the ice and sponsors will have booths to demonstrate equipment and sell concessions.

The championship coincides with the start of sturgeon spearing season. It will also overlap with the 26th Annual Sturgeon Stampede, scheduled Feb. 12-15, 2015.